2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · LS52 AAV
2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2002. Recorded mileage 80,689 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS52 AAV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2023
- 80,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS52 AAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (LS52 AAV) between November 2005 and May 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LS52 AAV Mileage History
- 30/11/200548,220 mi
- 24/08/200752,522 mi+4,302 mi
- 09/08/200858,640 mi+6,118 mi
- 07/10/201086,973 mi+28,333 mi
- 22/03/201159,370 mi-27,603 mi
- 09/04/201260,995 mi+1,625 mi
- 21/09/201364,078 mi+3,083 mi
- 15/09/201466,152 mi+2,074 mi
- 17/09/201567,490 mi+1,338 mi
- 01/09/201669,732 mi+2,242 mi
- 08/09/201772,993 mi+3,261 mi
- 28/09/201873,765 mi+772 mi
- 04/10/201974,380 mi+615 mi
- 10/10/202076,071 mi+1,691 mi
- 04/12/202179,320 mi+3,249 mi
- 12/05/202380,689 mi+1,369 mi
Average of roughly 1,861 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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